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Wordle #17 – Aunt Flo

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Michael

My Aunt Flo lived three doors up from me. She was an unsightly woman. She was unwashed so much so she was never invited to our house until mum had been to her house to supervise aunt’s bathing. Her house … Continue reading →

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Magpie Tales – Heckle

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Michael

I sat behind you every day Our classroom was a stifling place in summer Winters freezing, no heating in those days. So we looked to you for entertainment. And you delivered every day, Over the years you became expert In … Continue reading →

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Fairytale #14 – The Lamp

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Michael

I loved the visits to my grandmother’s house. Her house was a treasure trove of nic nacs spread all over the place and in so many different rooms. ‘Just stuff I have picked up over the years,’ She would say. … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 46 – Heirloom – Great Grandparents Clock

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Michael

1903, my great grandparents Left their long time home One-time graziers, Parents to four daughters Now aging moved closer to the coast Lived their days out in my house. The clock was a gift from grateful people Why I have … Continue reading →

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Prompt 60 The Rolling Stones – 19th Nervous Breakdown

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Michael

When I first met you I didn’t know the person You’d turn out to be. The need you had for attention At all costs, bugger the expense Dismissive of the demise of those around you. The innocent girl, so I … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt#12 – Ghosts – Gabe.

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Michael

It’s not such a bad life you know. Mine is unique. Here’s why. When all this started I had to attend a ghost induction course. First thing they said was to find a place, preferably a place that you know … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups – Week #136 – it was 50 years ago

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Michael

I was riding my bike from school when I fell off and landed on my knee. I gashed it; blood flowed, if I look closely the scar remains. No thought then of going to the doctor or the hospital. My … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 31 – Apology

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Michael

I watched you from a far Safe in my haven, my comfort zone I knew you needed help but I looked the other way. I know I could have done more but I didn’t I watched you fumble, stumble, fall … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt 29 – Questions – Do I Know You?

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Michael

Do I know you? What makes you think that? Weren’t you at school with me? What school would that be? Did you go to St Catherine’s? Are you the girl who read all the time and woped class? You knew … Continue reading →

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A Walk along Morpethroad. (#mywritingprocess blog tour.)

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Michael

Firstly I’d like to thank Jackie at http://tobreatheistowrite.com/ for inviting me to participate in the blog tour. Check out her blog its pretty cool. I remember I was writing while in high school and then into my College years I … Continue reading →

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